I have sole custody of my child. My ex is holding her passport right now and refusing to give me back. what can i do?

If this is a parentage case, and there's an order of support, then you are presumed the custodial parent. If that is the case, then the passport...

My husband let me know that he would like a divorce, emptied out the bank account, and then went home to his mother in New York

Until a divorce is filed, there is nothing a judge can do for you. No one likes spending more money, but you will benefit from talking to a...

I married and moved into the condo that my wife owned. For the past 16 months, we have been splitting the mortg. payments

In Illinois, if the home was purchased during the marriage, it is presumed to be marital property subject to an equitable division by the court. ...

Agree with Judy. Unless there's a unity of interest; ie you and husband run a paint company, customers give you 1 check to use amongst yourselves. ...

About to go into a custody hearing where my sons Mom is looking for solelegalcustody.She wouldnt cooperate with me, whatcan I do

1) Get a lawyer. 2) See 1)

I have joint custody agreement my ex-husband how do i go about modifying certain stipulation in the agreement?

If he's clearly violating it, file a rule to show cause. Keep in mind, court loses jurisdiction over the marital estate after 30 days from the...

Hello, my father owes 5000 in child support. can I or mom sue him for that money plus interest. He lives in puerto rico

Yes. But only your mom has standing in Illinois. The owed amount collects 9% annual interest, so if he owed $5,000 12 years ago, it would be (If...

I'm addressing the issue of divorce/custody ONLY. Legal status in Illinois is a factor in deciding custody, but only one factor. If custody were...

Father looking for Legal advice on child support! Please help!! I do want to provide support but she is irresponsible with money

Agreed. Contact the DuPage County Bar Association for a referral.

Admissibility of evidence of abuse and prior bad acts involving children who are not mine in an Illinois custody case?

You state you are represented. We are barred from advising knowingly represented people unless the person is coming to us directly (ie, not through...